Faculty Development Programs
FDP @ IIAM
At IIAM, we recognize that the quality of education is intrinsically linked to the continuous professional development of our faculty. In an era marked by rapid technological change, evolving industry dynamics, and shifting student expectations, our Faculty Development Programs (FDPs) serve as a strategic initiative to nurture academic excellence, promote innovative teaching, and foster a culture of lifelong learning among our educators.
Objectives of FDP
- Enhance Pedagogical Competence: Equip faculty with modern instructional design, digital tools, and student-centered teaching methodologies to improve learning outcomes.
- Strengthen Research and Innovation: Provide advanced training in research methods, data analysis tools, writing for publication, and securing research funding.
- Industry Alignment: Bridge the gap between academic curriculum and industry needs through exposure to current business practices, case studies, and real-world simulations.
- Foster Interdisciplinary Learning: Encourage cross-functional knowledge sharing and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and research.
- Leadership and Administration: Develop managerial and leadership skills to take on academic leadership roles within departments, institutions, and beyond.
- Promote Global Perspectives: Introduce global trends in management education, international standards in research, and opportunities for global collaboration.
Core Components of Our FDPs:
Recent FDP Highlights at IIAM B-School:
- AI & Digital Disruption in Business: A national-level FDP exploring AI applications in marketing, operations, and HR.
- Contemporary Research in Social Sciences: A hands-on workshop on academic writing and publishing in international journals.
- Design Thinking in Management Education: A creative learning program on applying design thinking principles in classroom delivery.
- Leadership for Academic Excellence: A 3-day FDP focused on academic governance and institutional leadership development.
